September 16th 2018

August 22nd 2018

July 29th 2018

SPORT:Hold on to your hat. The final score 1-27 each, it's extra time for Limerick V Cork in Croke ParkSPORT:It's half time in Croke Park and Limerick 1-12 Cork 0-14. Tight game a great 2nd half coming up

April 10th 2018

April 5th 2018

March 19th 2018

SPORT:Clare miss their second sudden death free while Limerick score both of theirs; Limerick take the victory!SPORT:5 out of 5 for both sides sees the game go to sudden deathSPORT:Even the extra extra-time fails to separate the sides! After 100 minutes of hurling it's even yet again, and it's down to a free-taking competition to separate the sides!

If only goals counted extra in this scenario!

Limerick 4-21, Clare 0-33SPORT:A last-second goal for Limerick from a free sees the sides STILL all square after extra-time

Limerick 4-18, Clare 0-30

Extra extra-time to give the crowd value for money!SPORT:Full-time at the Gaelic Grounds and despite hitting the net 3 times, Limerick let Clare back into it to bring it to extra-time

After the 70 mins it's Limerick 3-16, Clare 0-25SPORT:Bad news for Muster as Keith Earls set to miss the rest of the season

March 15th 2018

February 17th 2018

January 23rd 2018

SPORT:Sligo Grammar were crowned SUBWAY Schools All Ireland Under 16 C Boys champions this afternoon with a 50-43 point win over St Munchin's College of Limerick at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght.

St Munchin's were led by the in-form Reece Barry from and Josh Callanan, both Limerick Lions Basketball and despite a late comeback in the fourth quarter, just couldn't close the gap enough to catch Sligo.

Everyone at LCCR would like to wish the Munchin's players a huge well done for reaching the final.

January 12th 2018

January 9th 2018

January 3rd 2018

SPORT:Munster counting the cost after defeat against Ulster with multiple players reporting injuries. There could be further bad news later today as Sam Arnold faces a disciplinary hearing for his red card on Monday.

January 2nd 2018

January 1st 2018

NEWS:More poor weather on the way...

SPORT:It's all over in Belfast as Ulster get a bonus point try in the 80th minute from Lyttle. Final score Ulster 24 Munster 17.

With no score from the Reds in the 2nd half they will be counting the costs of Hanrahan's 2 conversion misses and penalty miss in the 1st half.SPORT:It's another try for Ulster with 5 minutes to go. Graig Gillroy crosses for his 2nd try of the game and converted by Cooney. Munster 17 Ulster 19SPORT:Another try for Ulster from Craig Gillroy, Conversion missed Munster 17 Ulster 12. Going to be a tight end to the match with Muster currently down to 13 men.SPORT:Ulster capitalize on the sin binning of Fineen Wycherley with a try from Darren Cave. Sam Arnold shown a red card for a high challenge, Munster 17 Ulster 7SPORT:15 minues of 2nd half played and Munster penalised at the breakdown and Fineen Wycherley is sent to the sin bin for 10 minutesSPORT:Half time in Belfast and Munster lead Ulster 17-0 with 2 tries from Niall Scannell and a penalty try.SPORT:More points at the Kingspan as Munster get a penalty try. Munster 17 Ulster 0SPORT:Niall Scannell crosses for his 2nd try of the match. Hanrahan once again misses the conversion. Munster 10 Ulster 0 after 24 minutesSPORT:15 minutes gone at the Kingspan Stadium and Munster lead Ulster 5-0

October 23rd 2017

October 21st 2017

SPORT:Conway trades tries with Nakarawa; both converted to leave the full-time score Munster 14, Racing 7SPORT:Conor Murray breaks the deadlock bang on the hour to give Munster the lead over Racing 92.

March 24th 2017

March 23rd 2017

March 12th 2017

SPORT:Huge congratulations to Limerick native Jason N Killeen and his Templeogue Basketball Club team mates who clinched the Basketball Ireland Men's Super League last night with a hard fought win over Tralee. We will have an interview with Jason later in the week.

November 19th 2016

November 18th 2016

COMMUNITY:Table Quiz in Memory of Joe Neenan @ The Four Elms Drombanna, 8.30pm in aid of Ballybunion Sea and Cliff Rescue. Tables of four are €5 per person.

From Claire Neenan, via her friend Clare Ryan: "We are holding a table quiz to raise money for Ballybunion search and rescue centre in memory of our beautiful dad who we lost nearly three years ago.

We can never repay what these heroes done for us but its time to give a little back. So we have arranged this event where all donations will go to search and rescue in hope that they can help another family just like they helped us.

Tables of four and €5 per person. There will also be a raffle on the night with lots of spot prizes to be won. Hope to see you all for this great cause and for a fun filled night."

October 7th 2016

COMMUNITY:The Northstar Family Support Project 8th Annual Service of Commemoration & Hope is coming up on October 20th, and the group will be in with us next week to talk about the event and their activities in general

COMMUNITY:Our broadcast partners Wired FM are holding a fundraising quiz night on October 19th, and given how good they are to us we'd love if you could support them in return!

COMMUNITY:The Lough Gur Storytelling Festival takes place from October 20th to 23rd

COMMUNITY:Intercultural week runs from Oct 17th - 23rd with a wide variety of events across the city

SPORT:The team for tomorrow's interprovincial PRO12 rugby derby has been announced.

October 4th 2016

COMMUNITY:Shannonside Astronomy Club will be having a public event for the International "Observe the Night Sky" Night this Saturday at 8pm on O'Callaghan Strand, where they will have both club and private scopes set up for people to check out the moon and other space objects. Dress warmly!

September 20th 2016

September 17th 2016

SPORT:In a disastrous last 10 mins Limerick have conceded 3 goals it's now Limerick 1 - St. Pats 4SPORT:7 minutes to go at the Markets Field and St. Pats take the lead 2-1SPORT:It's all over in Rodney Park and Munster have beaten the Newport Gwent Dragons 20 - 16SPORT:66mins gone at the Markets Field at St. Pats equalise in the 2016 EA Sports cup final. Limerick 1 - St. Pats 1SPORT:20 mins gone at the markets field and Limerick lead St. Pats 1-0 with a cracker of a goal from Lee Lynch.

Meanwhile in Wales approaching half time and 10 all in the Munster V Dragons game in the Pro 12

July 6th 2016

July 2nd 2016

SPORT:Full time at the markets field and Limerick continue there winning ways with a 4-3 win over UCDSPORT:A sneaky back heel put Limerick FC into the lead 3-1 against UCD.SPORT:3 minutes gone in the 2nd half and limerick level the score with a penalty. UCD now down to 10 men as well.SPORT:UCD take the lead on 22 mins Limerick FC 1 UCD 2SPORT:11 mins gone at the markets field and its Limerick FC 1 UCD 1. Limerick down to 10 men after captain Robbie Williams is sent off. It's going to be an electrifying game.NEWS:Sad news breaking in Limerick as it is reported that a child has fallen from a balcony on the 6th floor of the Strand hotel. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this time.

May 3rd 2016

May 1st 2016

SPORT:Garryowen and Richmond are celebrating this May Day with the Dooradoyle thirds winning the MJ2 League Cup and Richmond lifting the Transfield Cup.

Transfield Cup Final: UL Bohemians 10, Richmond 11;

Munster Junior 2 League Cup Final: Garryowen 33, Mitchelstown 15.SPORT:Limerick have extended their lead at the top of the First Division to 12 points with a 7-2 win at the Market's Field.SPORT:Two goals each from captain Dymphna O'Brien and Niamh Holland have helped the Limerick ladies to a 4-8 to 1-10 win over Antrim in the Lidl National League Division 4 final in Clane

SPORT:The Barringtons Hospital Great Limerick Run takes place this Sunday. The Sports EXPO will take place on Friday April 29th (2pm to 7PM) and Saturday April 30th (10AM â€" 6PM) at the UL Arena. Exhibitors from all over the country will make their way to the UL Arena for an exciting sports expo.

April 26th 2016

COMMUNITY:PLAN the Professional Limerick Artist Network are celebrating their third birthday with a festive showcase at the Milk Market from Friday April 29th. The event is part of Riverfest and will feature screenings of short films, music, children's storytelling and an exhibition of its members work.

April 22nd 2016

COMMUNITY:Making plans with the family this weekend? There's a Family Bingo Afternoon in aid of Cliona's Foundation at Shannon Clubhouse, Thomond Park on Sunday, April 24th at 2pm.There will be lots of prizes to be won! €10 per person or €30 for family of 4.

April 21st 2016

COMMUNITY:Calling all brides-to-be! Clare's Wish Foundation, in association with the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Limerick and supported by Hillary Thompson Modelling Agency, will hold its annual wedding fair this Sunday 24th April from 3pm-6pm, with bridal show at 5pm, to raise
much needed funds for the Limerick-based charity.

April 20th 2016

NEWS:Dolores McNamara has been outbid for the Childers Road Retail Park. The Euromillions jackpot winner from Garryowen lost out to Irish Life, who secured the purchase of the park for just under €46 million.

Ms. McNamara last week, seeking the advice of Eddie Hobbs put in a bid above the €44 million list price for the park and had she won, would have been collecting over €3 million per year in rent from its tenants, which include Dunnes Stores, Maplin, and KFC.

April 18th 2016

COMMUNITY:This Friday April 22nd Special Olympics Ireland are looking for volunteers for their Collection Day. If you can commit to the full day or even just an hour, please contact Louise Duffy on 01 869 1626 or email [email protected] or check out www.specialolympics.ie

COMMUNITY:There are 2 blood donor clinics in Limerick this week: Tuesday April 19th at Greenhills Hotel on the Ennis Road 5-8pm & Wednesday 5pm - 8pm at the South Court Hotel Raheen.

April 17th 2016

SPORT:Waterford have beaten Limerick in Thurles to reach the League final on a scoreline of 3-23 to 1-18COMMUNITY:Fancy a walk this morning? Limerick Lions Club is doing a sponsored 7 Bridges Charity Walk at 11a.m. from the Carer's Centre, 1, John's Street. The walk takes in the Seven City Bridges crossing the Abbey & Shannon Rivers. All walkers are welcome to join in on the day and make a discretionary donation to the charity of their choice. (Image courtesy of Google)

April 16th 2016

SPORT:GUINNESS Pro12 Rugby Round 20 result from the Sportsground:

Connacht Rugby 35-14 Munster

Tries from Niyi Adeolokun (x2) and Finlay Bealham along with a penalty try help Connacht win the inter-provincial clash with Munster in Galway. Shane O'Leary added 15 points with the boot (Three Penalties, Three Conversions).

The Munster points were scored through tries from Simon Zebo and Mike Sherry and 4 points from Johnny Holland (Two Conversions).

#munster #rugby #limerick #pro12SPORT:Limerick FC extend their lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity div1 with a 3-0 win ove Cabinteely tonight at the Markets Field.

SPORT:The Limerick senior camogie team have narrowly lost out to Galway in the Irish Daily Star National League Division 1 Semi-Final.

Final Score Galway 1-11 Limerick 0-13.

#limerick #gaa #camogie #wherepridemeetspassion

NEWS:A SECOND emergency incident occured at the River Shannon in Limerick this afternoon just after 4pm, when a woman in her early 20s was seen entering the water at Shannon Banks on the outskirts of the city.

Four members of the public, including two kayakers on the water, came to the aid and rescue of the woman.NEWS:The body of a young woman aged in her late 30s or early 40s has been recovered from the River Shannon this Saturday afternoon in Limerick after a member of the public spotted her in the water.

March 26th 2016

March 12th 2016

SPORT:Ireland have dominated in today's Six Nations game against Italy, scoring 9 tries and emerging victorious on a 58-15 scoreline.COMMUNITY:The Pay It Forward Limerick "Kindness Festival" is taking place this week with a number of events and activities aiming to highlight the kindness in every part of Limerick City.

NEWS:Gardaí at Roxboro Rd are appealing for witnesses following a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision in which the sole occupant of the car - a male in his mid 30s - was fatally injured.

The incident occurred between Thursday night and Friday morning at Coolshine, on the Caherconlish to Herbertstown Rd.SPORT:Half-time in this afternoon's rugby and Ireland lead Italy 25-3

February 11th 2016

February 9th 2016

SPORT:The knockout stages of the Munster Schools Junior Cup get underway this afternoon with Glenstal V Ard Scoil Ris at UL in the first of the quarter finals. Kick off is at 3pm.SPORT:Paul O'Connell has retired from rugby.

The former Munster & Ireland legend announced his retirement from rugby due to the hamstring injury sustained in the Rugby World Cup last summer.

February 2nd 2016

SPORT:Munster Schools Senior Cup favorites Castletroy College had to withstand a stern test from St Clement's College to secure their place in the semi-finals with a hard-earned 15-0 win at Rosbrien this Tuesday.

January 30th 2016

GarbhÃ¡n Coughlan was on target with two, added to by Paul O'Conor, to see Limerick claim an extra-time win, with the holders progressing to the semi-finals.SPORT:A poor second half with a solitary penalty score for the reds sees Munster come away with the win; final score Zebre 12, Munster 16SPORT:Munster have a one-point lead at half-time; Zebre 12, Munster 13SPORT:Ardscoil RÃ­s have defeated St Colmans 0-13 to 1-9 in Kilmallock to get through to Harty Cup FinalSPORT:The starting fifteen to face Tipperary in the opening round of the Allianz Football League tomorrow in Kilmallock has been announced.

Replacements: Mike Sherry, Dave Kilcoyne, Mario Sagario, Dave O'Callaghan, Shane Buckley, Duncan Williams, Cian Bohane, Gerhard van den Heever.SPORT:The IRFU has announced that Keith Earls and Conor Murray have signed a new three-year contract with the IRFU which will see them remain at Munster Rugby through to the end of Rugby World Cup 2019.SPORT:Best of luck to Limerick's representatives in the National Basketball Cup Finals which get under way this evening - Friday 29th - in Dublin.

Limerick Scorpions take on Ballybrack Bulls in the Wheelchair Basketball Final @ 6pm, while the Women's Intermediate Final sees Limerick Celtic take on Muckno Lakers @ 8pm

January 27th 2016

COMMUNITY:The Munster Rugby Supporters Club is bringing you the ultimate Six County Quiz! Tickets for Round 1 & 2 Limerick are on sale now!

These events will raise money for Munster Rugby 2015/2016 nominated charities, Headway and Children's Medical & Research Foundation Crumlin (CMRF), and all monies raised will go directly to these charities.

January 26th 2016

January 25th 2016

NEWS:The body of a man has been recovered from the River Shannon during today's search for the 39-year-old seen entering the water early this morning.

The remains of have been brought to the University Hospital Limerick for post-mortem examination and formal identification.NEWS:The River Shannon is being searched again this morning after a male in his early 30's was seen entering the water at Thomond Bridge shortly after 1:45am.NEWS:No explosive device was found on the Turkish Airlines' flight which was diverted to Shannon Airport on Sunday morning, according to a spokesman for the airline.

The plane was en-route to Istanbul from Houston, and was diverted to Shannon when a piece of paper with "bomb" written on it was discovered in the toilet.

January 24th 2016

SPORT:Munster have finished their European Champions Cup campaign with a flourish in a bonus-point 28-5 triumph at Benetton Treviso.

Early tries from O'Mahony & Kilcoyne looked to have seen-off the Italian challenge but Treviso got back in it thanks to a drive-over try from Marco Lazzaroni just before half-time.

Murray & O'Mahony ran over during the second half to seal the bonus point and a comfortable win for Anthony Foley's side.

With Stade Francais' overcoming table-toppers Leicester, today's results saw Munster finishing third, with Treviso propping up Pool 4.NEWS:Turkish Airlines' Flight TK34, which was en-route from Houston Texas to Istanbul, has been forced to divert to Shannon. Gardai have confirmed that a security issue has occurred.

Reports suggest that the plane, which was carrying 217 passengers, dumped fuel off the coast of Kerry before landing at Shannon at approximately 10am this morning.

January 23rd 2016

NEWS:Multiple reports in of rocks being thrown at cars passing through Southill; Gardai have been made aware of it and will hopefully put a stop to it and make those responsible face justice, but in the meantime caution is advised if passing that area.

January 19th 2016

The members of this essential service will be in and around the city displaying boats and equipment and invite you to come over to say hello and find out more about the work of Limerick Marine Search and Rescue Service.

NEWS:The Dublin-bound carriageway of the M7 motorway between junction 29 Ballysimon and junction 28 Castletroy is closed following a single-vehicle crash this Tuesday morning.

Gardai, Emergency services and crews from Limerick City and County Fire and Rescue Service arrived at the scene shortly after 10:15am.

One male occupant of the car was pronounced dead at the scene and the road remains closed as Gardai are currently investigating.

January 4th 2016

NEWS:Davidson County Assistant District Attorney Greg Brown has confirmed that the grand jury has indicted Molly Martens Corbett, 31, and her father Thomas Michael Martens, 65, with second-degree murder and voluntary manslaughter.

January 2nd 2016

SPORT:Munster have put an end to their losing streak winning 9-7 against Ulster. All Munster's points coming from the boot of man of the match Ian Keatley.NEWS:A man has been rescued from a house fire on Alphonsus St after he was found unconscious shortly after 3am this Saturday.

Four units of Limerick City & County Fire & Rescue Service attended the scene, where they discovered the man unconscious in an upstairs bedroom.

December 16th 2015

COMMUNITY:Our "Community Focus" Macra volunteers will be among Limerick Macra's "Sleep out for Simon" at The Milk Market this coming Saturday night - be sure to give them your support and help this great cause!COMMUNITY:The Association of Irish Musical Societies (AIMS) has released a single for Christmas in aid of Crumlin Children's Hospital.

It is available from all HMV and Xtravision Stores, priced at €3 Euro.

December 15th 2015

SPORT:U19 Final Report: Connor Ellis' 77th-minute penalty saw Cork City regain their crown as SSE Airtricity Under-19 National League Champions with a 2-1 come-from-behind win over Limerick at the Markets Field on Tuesday night.

NEWS:Two senior criminal figures in Limerick have been arrested by gardai allegedly "cutting-up" €50,000 of heroin at a kitchen table in a house on the Northside of the city this Tuesday night.

Credit: Limerick PostNEWS:Limerick City Community Radio announced today that it has been awarded a second one hundred day licence to broadcast. The station - operating from Tait House in Southhill - broadcasts under licence from the BAI every weekend.

Concentrating on community issues and local interest items, the station broadcasts on 99.9 FM using weekend facilities courtesy of Wired FM.

A spokesperson for LCCR said "it's great to get the recognition from the broadcasting authority that we are ambitious and worthy of the licence"

December 14th 2015

NEWS:Limerick City and County Council has confirmed that the Corbally Road has reopened.

College Park Road, in front of St. Mary's School (Ard Scoil Mhuire), is the only road currently closed in Corbally but is now accessible for pedestrians and is expected to reopen within a number of hours.

December 7th 2015

COMMUNITY:Limerick on Ice is running a closed session dedicated to children with disabilities and special needs on Sunday December 13th from 12 noon to 1pm.

This will give children who wouldn't normally get the opportunity to go on the ice with some time to experience ice skating.

The session - which will be closed to the general public - is totally free of charge and is limited to 100 children, so booking is essential.

For more information & reservations call 061 400 200.

NEWS:Limerick City and County Council says it has been informed by the ESB of plans for further significant releases of water from Parteen Weir.

The Council says the volume of water planned for release is at a level which is likely to cause flooding of roads and could also potentially affect property in flood-prone locations. The areas most at risk of experiencing flooding are Montpelier, Castleconnell and the Mountshannon Road, Lisnagry.

The Council is liaising with householders in these areas that were affected by the 2009 flood and is putting additional measures in place to help alleviate the effects of flooding.

At this time, there is no expectation of flooding in Limerick City but the Council is monitoring the situation on an ongoing basis.

December 5th 2015

SPORT:Limerick FC U19's are through to the LOI U19's cup final after beating St Pats 2-1 tonight in a game that was moved from the Markets Field to the all weather pitch in UL. Congratulations to all the team. #LimerickFCCOMMUNITY:"Christmas in Limerick" will see video lighting projected onto the Penneys building on O'Connell Street during the Christmas period.

The visuals can be seen each evening from 5pm to midnight. running from Tuesday 8th to Wednesday 23rd December.

December 4th 2015

SPORT:Munster Rugby has confirmed that Tommy O'Donnell has signed a three-year deal that will see him remain with the province until at least June 2019.NEWS:New motorway set to alleviate bottlenecks at Adare and provide access to Foynes

November 28th 2015

SPORT:Connacht have overcome Munster in Thomond for the first time in 29 years, on a 12-18 scoreline.

A big call by the ref awarded Munster a penalty try - and could have been controversial had Munster won, as it could easily have gone either way - and the Reds came back to within a single point, but a converted try near the death sealed the win for the men from the west.

November 18th 2015

November 17th 2015

SPORT:Midfielder Paul O'Conor is the latest player to commit his future to Limerick FC after agreeing terms this afternoon and having turned down Premier Division offers.NEWS:Met Éireann has issued an Orange Alert for Limerick, the second highest level of alert that the agency can issue.

Winds of 60-75km/hr - with gusts of up to 120km/hr - are forecast from midday.

November 10th 2015

COMMUNITY:The launch for this year's Limerick Panto Society production - "Goldilocks, The Circus Panto" - took place last night, and this year's show runs from Dec 27th to Jan 3rd at The Lime Tree Theatre

November 7th 2015

SPORT:Munster survive an 80th minute interception to come away winners 16-14 against Edinburgh in Murrayfield, That makes 6 out of 7 for the Reds.SPORT:Half time in Murryfield and Munster lead Edinburgh 10-6SPORT:Some great away wins for Limerick sides today in the AIL Rugby League. Including Bruff's away win against top of the table wanderers at the Aviva stadium.

October 30th 2015

SPORT:Munster have won the first interprovincial derby of the Pro12 season, beating Ulster 32-28 at Thomond Park.

A Simon Zebo try on the hour was the match-winner, but not before Dan Tuohy's 68th-minute score set up a hugely tense finish and ultimately earned Ulster two bonus points.SPORT:Limerick come away from The Showgrounds with a 3-2 victory over Sligo, while Drogheda go down 5-3 to Shamrock Rovers.

Those results see Drogheda relegated to the First Division, while Limerick are headed for a relegation playoff with Finn Harps in order to ensure their survival in the top flight.

October 26th 2015

COMMUNITY:Congratulations to Castleconnell winners of Tidy Towns 2015 - Limerick Going for Gold Challenge Category. They win the top prize of €10,000.SPORT:Na Piarsaigh come from 9 points down to beat Sixmilebridge 3-11 to 1-15 to book a Munster SHC semi-final date with Thurles Sarsfields.

October 23rd 2015

SPORT:Two goals by the visitors see Limerick lose to Shamrock Rovers at the Markets FieldSPORT:Munster lose a tit-for-tat game to Scarlets with an 82nd-minute penalty; final score Scarlets 25, Munster 22

October 18th 2015

COMMUNITY:The Marie Keating Foundation will hold a free breast cancer seminar in the Strand Hotel, Limerick, on Tuesday, 20 October 2015 for women affected by breast cancer and their loved ones.

The event will take place from 6pm to 8.30pm and include an overview of breast cancer, given by Professor Ranjish Gupta, Consultant Oncologist, Regional Hospital, a talk by Mags Sullivan, a breast cancer nurse, and a breast cancer survivor will tell her story.

The seminar will also include a session on mindfulness given by a local complementary therapist.

The seminar is free of charge but registration is essential. You can register at www.mariekeating.ie or by calling Angela Egan on 01 628 3726.

October 17th 2015

SPORT:Full-Time at the Markets Field and Limericks recent run of good form has come to an end. Final score LimerickFC 0-2 Derry City.

Goals from MarkTimlin and Barry McNamee mean Limerick remain on the bottom with two games left.SPORT:Half time at the Markets field and it's Limerick FC 0 - Derry City 0

NEWS:Gardaí­ are making a further appeal for information about a missing teenager in Limerick.

15-year-old Adam Dunne was last seen at 7pm on Monday the 5th of October in the Roxboro Road/ Mulgrave Street area.
GardaÃ­ say they are 'very concerned' for his wellbeing.

He is described as being 5 foot 9 inches tall, of slim build with light brown hair and blue/ green eyes.

When last seen he was wearing grey tracksuit bottoms and hoodie, a navy t-shirt with a grey collar and black runners.

Anyone who may have seen is asked to contact Roxboro Garda Station at 061 214340

SPORT:Munster out half Ian Keatley returned to form to steer Munster to a 35-27 win against the Cardiff Blues at Irish Independent Park this afternoon.

Munster were loosing 14-17 at half time due to giving away 5 penalties in the first half. However tries from Andrew Conway, Jordan Coghlan, 2 from Mike Sherry and 1 try and 5 conversions from man of the match Keatley secured the points for the Munster men.

SPORT:All Ireland Ulster Bank Leauge Results

Great results today in the AIL for the Limerick sides with most of the Limerick based teams winning. Results below:

September 27th 2015

September 19th 2015

SPORT:Japan have just pulled of a historic win over South Africa in the rugby world cup with a try in the 84th minute.SPORT:Ireland denied a borderline-decision try at the death but didn't need it - Ireland 50, Canada 7

September 13th 2015

September 12th 2015

SPORT:Limerick's U21s have overcome Wexford in style to claim their All-Ireland title.

Memories of the 2013 HawkEye fiasco would have been flooding back when they had a goal ruled out which should have fallen within the new advantage rule, but in truth the result was never in doubt as Limerick outplayed Wexford for almost the full hour.

Final score Limerick 0-26, Wexford 1-7NEWS:Guests evacuated from the Limerick City Hotel as emergency services deal with a fire in the boiler room.

August 25th 2015

NEWS:Gardaí in Limerick have issued a public appeal to help trace the whereabouts of teenager missing in the city since this Monday.

15-year-old Adam Dunne was last seen on Lower Gerald Griffin Street on Monday, August 24th at around 3pm.

Adam is described as 5'9" tall with blue-green eyes and light brown hair, and was last seen wearing a grey Nike hoody, grey tracksuit bottoms and black Nike runners.

While there is a possibility that he may have travelled to Dublin or another county, this has yet to be verified.

Anyone with any information as to the whereabouts of the young Limerick teenager is asked to contact the Gardai at Roxboro Road Station on 061 214340 or any Garda Station. The confidential telephone line is also open on 1800 666 111.

SPORT:Full-time in the Millenium Stadium sees Ireland emerge 35-21 winners, with a last-second converted Welsh try putting a respectability on the scoreline in a game that saw Munster's Tommy O'Donnell stretchered off with a suspected broken leg.SPORT:Half-time in Cardiff and Ireland lead Wales on a scoreline of 25-7

July 29th 2015

SPORT:Limerick's U21 squad for tomorrow's Munster Final shows just a single change from from the side that defeated Tipperary in the semi final.

Colin Ryan from Pallasgreen takes over from the injured Kevin O'Brien in the full-forward line.

There's also a curtain-raiser at the Ennis venue - a Development Squad game between Clare and Limerick, which throws in at 5 pm.

SPORT:News coming in early this Wednesday morning that Limerick's Ashleigh O'Hagan has won a second bronze medal in Los AngelesNEWS:The Army Bomb Disposal Team were dispatched to a building site in Roxboro on Tuesday evening when two historical munitions were found by workers.

Examination revealed the items to be artillery ammunition from the 18th or 19th centuries.

July 14th 2015

July 12th 2015

SPORT:It has been announced that the Limerick Minors will play Antrim in the All-Ireland quarter final on July 25/26SPORT:Tipperary the more composed as they take the Munster Senior Hurling Final against Waterford

Tipperary 0-21, Waterford 0-16SPORT:Half-time in a cracking Munster Senior Hurling Final and Tipp edge ahead in injury time; Tipperary 0-10, Waterford 0-9SPORT:Confusion and controversy at the end of the Munster Minor Final as the ref blows up early with Limerick in the Tipp goalmouth.

Tipp take the spoils on a scoreline of 0-20 to 0-17SPORT:Limerick lead Tipperary by 2 at half-time in the Minor Final; Limerick 0-10, Tipperary 0-8.

July 11th 2015

SPORT:Turner gets taken down and converts the resulting penalty himself in the 83rd minute to make the scoreline a bit more respectable.

Final score at The Market's Field : Limerick 2, Galway 4SPORT:Just under ten plus injury time to go at The Market's Field but it's all over, with Galway getting a 4th on 81 minutes; Limerick 1, Galway 4SPORT:Half-time at The Market's Field and it's 1-1 thanks to a Lynch corner powered home by a Vinny Faherty header on 33 minutes.SPORT:Limerick rue their far-too-many wides and a few dodgy decisions as Dublin steal it - Dublin 1-17, Limerick 1-16SPORT:Half-time in Thurles and despite over a dozen wides Limerick lead Dublin by 0-4; 1-08 to 0-7

June 12th 2015

SPORT:Sen Tobin's suspension has been upheld by the GAA'S Central Hearings Committee, meaning that he will miss the Munster Semi-Final against Tipperary on Sunday week.

GAA - Limerick's Tobin suspension is upheldwww.limerickpost.ieTHE APPEAL from Limerick's Sean Tobin against a decision of the Central Hearings Committee (CHC) in relation to an incident in the Munster GAA Hurling Championship against Clare was heard by the CAC last evening. "Having heard and considered all submissions and evidence on behalf of the Appellant...

June 4th 2015

May 25th 2015

NEWS:The reported deal for the old DELL building has been confirmed, subject to some final details

Limerick council agrees €6m deal to buy massive warehousewww.limerickleader.ieLIMERICK City and County Council has reached a deal to buy the old Dell building in Castletroy - a 350,000 square foot facility that it hopes to develop into a major film and television production studio in tandem with Ardmore Studios.SPORT:Limerick overcome Clare by the narrowest of margins in the Munster Senior Hurling Quarter Final in Thurles

Fitzgibbon hits winner as Limerick eclipse Clarewww.rte.ieLimerick set up a Munster semi-final against Tipperary after a John Fitzgibbon point two minutes from time beat Clare 1-19 to 2-15 at Semple Stadium.COMMUNITY:The date of the jumble sale at Galvone National School has been changed; it's now on this coming Thursday, May 28th, taking place in the parents' room at the school from 9.30 until 1pm

Everything is €5 and under, and there will also be a raffle on the day.

May 23rd 2015

SPORT:Munster legend Paul O'Connell confirms to Sky Sports that today was probably his last game in red at Thomond Park #legendpaulieSPORT:Munster scrape through a massive battle at Thomond to win 21-18SPORT:A Simon Zebo try just before half-time sees Munster lead the Ospreys 11-3 into the break

May 16th 2015

SPORT:Cork have won the Munster Camogie Final 2015 after a tight battle with Tipperary; final score Cork 0-12. Tipperary 0-11SPORT:Munster 50-17 Dragons

A Conor Murray hat-trick of tries has helped Munster hammer Newport Gwent Dragons 50-27 to book a home venue Guinness Pro12 play-off.SPORT:A Paul O'Connell try on the stroke of half-time sees Munster head to the dressing-room with a 23-point lead over the Dragons

April 9th 2015

COMMUNITY:On Friday 24th April from 10am to 12:30pm, Tait House Enterprise are holding a Motivational Youth Conference called "INSPIRE' at the University Concert Hall, designed to inspire and encourage Transition & 5th Year students to discover what it is they are passionate about by giving them an opportunity to visualize what career paths could be open to them in the future.

Tait House Inspires with a Motivational Youth Conferencetaithouse.ieTait House Community Enterprise Present the 2015 Motivational Youth Conference on Friday 24 April at 10am-12:30pm in the Uch Limerick with Paul O'Connell.SPORT:Cork fight back to overcome holders Limerick 2-20 to 1-13 in the first round of the Munster Minor Hurling Championship.

Warning over bogus collections in Limerickwww.limerickpost.ieAN ORGANISATION that represents ex-service men and women of the armed forces has warned of a person collecting money in Limerick under false pretences. Oglaigh Naisiunta na hEireann (ONE) contacted the Limerick Post after hearing that a person carrying a ONE identification badge had been collecting...

March 27th 2015

COMMUNITY:Limerick film-maker Stephen Hall scoops Canadian short film festival prize of $10,000

$10,000 international win for Limerick "horror'www.limerickpost.ieby Rose Rushe LIMERICK film maker Stephen Hall has won $10,000 dollars for a locally made thriller in a Canadian festival for horror/ fantasy. Shot over 72 hours in a city church, streets and his own apartment, "Sinners' took top prize in the overall $20,000 Horror Black Short Film Festival 2015...NEWS:An emergency operation is underway on the River Shannon tonight after a man reportedly entered the water near Clonlara, Co Clare.

Gardai, fire service personnel and paramedics are at the scene near Clonlara Bridge.

The Shannon-based search and rescue helicopter is combing a stretch of water from Clonlara through to Blackwater and onto the electrical power station at Ardnacrusha.

March 13th 2015

SPORT:Cork City have put 5 unanswered past Limerick in their game at Turner's Cross this eveningCOMMUNITY:The Limerick Kindness Festival officially kicks off today with Music Day, featuring fabulous lunchtime concerts and music in the Absolute Hotel & the Clarion Hotel from 12.30 - 2, Brown Thomas from 6 - 7.30, and both Limerick Strand Hotel and the Crescent from 6.30 - 8.

Make sure to get into town and the Crescent today to experience Limerick's Kindness Festival.

March 11th 2015

SPORT:Limerick impress in camogie derby win

Limerick impress in camogie win against Tipperarywww.limerickpost.ieLimerick impressed in a comprehensive 1-14 to 1-7 win over Tipperary in University of Limerick on Sunday. Limerick's potent attack, lead from midfield by Niamh Mulcahy, were too much for Tipperary and Deborah Murphy at centre-forward was causing the Premier defence all sorts of problems. This was...

February 12th 2015

The Camogie Association : Newswww.camogie.ieOfficial website of the Camogie Association - the governing body for the Irish ladies sport of Camogie. Official website of the Camogie Association - the governing body for the Irish ladies sport of Camogie.

February 9th 2015

SPORT:The Allianz Hurling League gets underway this weekend, with Limerick and Waterford meeting in the Gaelic Grounds on Saturday evening.

Allianz hurling league returns this weekendwww.limerickpost.ieThe sparring is over and the big-hitters are ready for action when the 2015 Allianz Hurling League gets underway this weekend. Sixteen games feature on the busy programme across the various divisions, led by some very interesting attractions in Divisions 1A and 1B, in particular. The honour of...

February 3rd 2015

SPORT:Limerick FC Chairman Pat O'Sullivan has released a statement in response to the rumours about Limerick FC.

Limerick FC Chairman replies to rumours with statementwww.limerickpost.ieFollowing ongoing speculation and rumours over the past weekend about the future of Limerick FC, Chairman Pat O'Sullivan has released the following statement. The O'Sullivan Family and their company, the club's main sponsor Galtee Fuels, over the past 12 months have made it clear that they can no...

Homewww.munsterrugby.ieThe official website of Munster RugbySPORT:Limerick represented in both Harty Cup Semi-Finals tomorrow, with Castletroy heading to Toomevara to face Thurles @ 12 noon while Ardscoil make the trip to Charleville @ 3pm to take on St Francis

Harty Cup S-F - Ard Scoil Ris v St. Francis College Rochestown Munster GAA Web sitemunster.gaa.ieMunster GAA includes Sports such as Hurling, Football, Camogie, Ladies Football, Handball and Rounders. The Munster Gaelic Athletic Association web site covers Sporting activity from our 6 counties - Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford.COMMUNITY:Calling all community groups, we need your news and what's on in your community. Email news@lccr.ie or leave a reply here and we will make sure it gets mentioned over the weekend on Limerick City Community Radio 99.9fm

January 29th 2015

SPORT:Limerick face the Rebels in the Waterford Crystal Cup decider on Saturday night

Limerick face "Rebels' in Cup finalwww.limerickpost.ieLIMERICK will play Cork this Saturday night in Mallow at 7pm in the final of the Waterford Crystal Cup. The two sides, who have met in the last two Munster Senior hurling finals, will relish this encounter, serving as a perfect run out ahead of the 2015 National hurling league which starts on...

January 15th 2015

COMMUNITY:Tony Cusack from the Limerick Panto Society has let us know that he's volunteering for Special Olympics duty to help out the athletes, and he's organised what should be a really fun night in order to raise some funds; it's a "Stars in their Eyes" night on next Thursday, January 22nd...

January 12th 2015

COMMUNITY:The Milford Hospice 10K Run/Walk takes place at the University of Limerick on Sunday January 25th; if you haven't yet registered there's some good news - the early bird registration fee has been extended to January 18th!

January 10th 2015

2-year-old boy found dead in Limerick apartment | Limerick Post Newspaperwww.limerickpost.ieAndrew Carey andrew@limerickpost.ie A TWO-year-old boy has been found dead at an apartment in what was described as terribile tragedy in Limerick this Saturday evening. Emergency services were called to the scene in the city centre when the alarm was raised. The identity of the caller is as of yet u...SPORT:Munster come away from Italy with a bonus point after beating Zebre 7-31

January 9th 2015

SPORT:Here's the Munster squad to line up against Zebre in Round 13 of the Guiness Pro12. It sees the return of Keith Earls and James Cronin. Good luck to the lads on their travels. This game is not on TV in Ireland but is being shown on Nuvolari in Italy.

December 29th 2014

COMMUNITY:Please help one of our local schools.

http://fundit.ie/profiles/Fund it :: Guns and Rosesfundit.ieGuns and Roses is an original script written for the Transition Year students of Gaelcholiste Luimnigh. A collaboration by "gie " Cilleachair with TY GCL.

December 26th 2014

SPORT:A solid performance by Munster sees Leinster leaving the home of rugby without any Christmas present; final score Munster 28, Leinster 13SPORT:Half-time in Thomond Park and Munster lead the St Stephen's Day derby with an 11 point to 6 lead over Leinster

December 20th 2014

SPORT:Munster rue too many missed kicks but manage to come away from Glasgow with a losing bonus point; final score 21-18 to the ScotsSPORT:A converted second try just before half-time sees Munster take a double-score advantage into the break; Munster 18, Glasgow 9

Opera centre decision pending | Limerick Post Newspaperwww.limerickpost.iePLANS to transform Limerick city centre can go no further until the Government gives the city and county council approval to seek expressions of interest for the development of the Opera Centre site which is the centrepiece of the city revival strategy. Members of the Limerick Metropolitan District...SPORT:Limerick welcomes home Andy Lee, WBO Middleweight Champion!

November 29th 2014

NEWS:City water protest due to start at 2pm from City HallSPORT:A mixed performance by Munster sees the men in red overcome Ulster at Thomond by a solitary point to go top of the group; Munster 21, Ulster 20

November 27th 2014

Limerick's homeless are gifted a place for life | Limerick Post Newspaperwww.limerickpost.ieby Alan Jacques alan@limerickpost.ie Minister for Education and Skill, Jan O'Sullivan TD, and Sue Ann Foley of the JP McManus Foundation at the opening of Brother Stephen Russell House ONE of Limerick city's oldest homeless services, Brother Stephen Russell House, re-opened the doors of its redevelo...SPORT:Anthony Foley has named his team to face Ulster tomorrow evening at Thomand Park. Kick off is at 7.35pm

November 20th 2014

Jamie Roberts, Cornal Hendricks, Magali Harvey, Francois Hougaard and Jonny May are the five tries nominated for IRPA try of the year award 2014. For more in...COMMUNITY:A King's Island community empowerment group has won a "Pride of Place Award" for its contribution to the north-side community.

Disability and education fair | Limerick Post Newspaperwww.limerickpost.ieA FAIR for students with a disability will be held in the South Court Hotel on Tuesday November 18 from 3pm to 9pm. The fair, organised by Mid-West Children's Disability Services is designed to provide information to students with a disability over 15 years of age on options that may be available to...

October 25th 2014

COMMUNITY:The winner of the Limerick International Fashion Student Awards 2014 is Juliane Kaatzsch from the University of Art and Design Burg-Giebichenstein, Halle, GermanyNEWS:Thousands take to Limerick's streets to protest at the imposition of additional water charges

October 10th 2014

October 4th 2014

SPORT:Munster earn bragging rights in the PRO12 derby, beating Leinster by 34 points to 23SPORT:Finally Munster turn up for a Pro12 game with attitude and determination 28-9 at half time.. Keep it up boys.COMMUNITY:Mungret St Paul's GAA are holding a fundraising Community Jigs and Reels event in the South Court Hotel at 7:00pm on Thursday October 16th.

University of Limerick named University of the Yearwww.limerickpost.ieThe University of Limerick has been named "University of the Year 2015 in the Sunday Times Good University Guide. UL's leading position in graduate employability, strong research commercialisation, the €52million Bernal Project in science and engineering and a rising academic performance were among...

September 23rd 2014

NEWS:Shannon airport takes global award in Chicago.

Shannon airport takes global awardwww.limerickpost.ieSHANNON airport has taken another major step forward having won a major award at a leading aviation event in Chicago. The prestigious award sees the airport, which only gained its independence in January of last year, go one step further than last year when it was runner-up in the same category....

September 20th 2014

September 19th 2014

SPORT:A last-minute unconverted try saves Zebre the embarrassment of a nil score as Munster run out comprehensive winners on a scoreline of 31-5SPORT:Approaching half time at Thomond Park and Munster lead Zebre 17-0 after a Zebo hat trickNEWS:Yellow Weather Alert for Limerick, with thunderstorms and potential flash flooding today and tonight.

Met Eireann issues Yellow weather alert for Limerickwww.limerickleader.ieMET Eireann has issued a Yellow weather warning for Limerick, predicting there could be up to 35mm of rainfall by 6am tomorrow.SPORT:Anthony Foley's side to face Zebre at Thomond Park this evening has been named, and sees the return of Paul O'Connell, Conor Murray, Dave Kilcoyne, JJ Hanrahan, Paddy Butler and Denis Hurley to the red of Munster.

Seven changes are made to the starting side that defeated Treviso in Italy last weekend, with Felix Jones retaining the captain's armband for a second consecutive game.

Replacements: Kevin O'Byrne, Dave Kilcoyne, John Ryan, Donncha O'Callaghan, Sean Dougall, Duncan Williams, JJ Hanrahan, Johne MurphyCOMMUNITY:Culture Night offers a wonderful opportunity every year for Limerick to showcase the diverse array of arts and cultural activities that the region has to offer. But this year, with Limerick's designation as National City of Culture 2014, Limerick City & County is well and truly primed for a very special Culture Night!

Culture Nightwww.limerick.ie Explore, Experience, Enjoy! Friday 19th September 2014 Culture Night offers a wonderful opportunity every year for Limerick to showcase the diverse array of arts and cultural activities that the region has to offer. But this year, with Limerick'...

September 18th 2014

COMMUNITY:Auditions for Limerick Panto Society's 30th Anniversary production of Cinderella will take place on Sunday September 21st between 6 & 8pm in LPYMA (aka Spotlight) Auditions are for those 16 & over.COMMUNITY:Limerick Tidy Towns chairperson hopes that the city's recent award will make people appreciate how clean the city is.

Redemption for Limerick in intermediate deciderwww.rte.ieLimerick deservedly claimed the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland intermediate camogie title with a 1-12 to 0-10 win over Kilkenny at Croke Park.SPORT:Best of luck to Limerick's Intermediate Camogie squad as they take on Kilkenny in the All-Ireland today @ 2pm

September 13th 2014

September 12th 2014

COMMUNITY:Limerick Youth Service to hold 40th Anniversary celebration on Friday September 26th

LYS to hold 40th anniversary celebration | Limerick Post Newspaperwww.limerickpost.ieKeith Allen, Dylan Graham and Ryan O'Donoghue, who were part ofLimerick Youth Service's 40th birthday celebrations. LIMERICK Youth Service is inviting past and present volunteers, participants and staff to a celebration evening at the Strand Hotel on Friday, September 26 at 7.30pm. The event marks t...SPORT:Munster name their side for tonight's PRO12 encounter with Treviso, with Jones as captain, but they had to travel without O'Connell

September 11th 2014

COMMUNITY:Community fun day on Sat 13th September in Southill Area Centre from 12 noon to 4pm.

Head along and enjoy fun for all the family, including a barbecue, bouncy castle, face painting, Giggles the Clown and novelty sports!COMMUNITY:Harvest festival tomorrow (Friday) at Northside Family Resource Centre

Inflatables, BBQ, cookery demos, music and more from 12.30pm

Spread the word, and if you're out Northside way tomorrow pop along to join in the fun!

Roches Street Traders 10th Annual Charity Art Festivalwww.limerick.ieEveryone likes a bargain! And so it should prove once again between 12th and 24th September as the Traders on Roches Street exhibit local Art in their shop windows for this their 10th Annual Charity Art Festival.COMMUNITY:Enable Ireland coffee morning takes place on Tuesday September 16th from 10.30am - 12.30pm

September 7th 2014

SPORT:Tipp & Kilkenny have to do it all again after HawkEye rules a last-minute effort a "miss"

Final score Tipp 1-28, Kilkenny 3-22SPORT:Half-time in the Senior game at Croker and our neighbours & fellow Munstermen lead by 2; Tipperary 1-13, Kilkenny 1-11SPORT:Kilkenny hold on to their lead to overcome the Limerick minors on a score of 2-17 to 0-19SPORT:Limerick minors should be at least a point up at half-time, but a combination of bad luck and the ref's refusal to allow advantage sees them trail Kilkenny by 0-12 to 0-10

September 5th 2014

SPORT:An under-performing Munster fail to take advantage of Edinburgh sin-bins and an 82nd-minute penalty as full-time sees Edinburgh come away from Thomond with the narrowest of victories; Munster 13, Edinburgh 14